December 26er Podcast

In part 1 of this interview, singer, composer, and pianist, Avery*Sunshine discusses growing up in a blended family in Chester, Pennsylvania, navigating predominantly White spaces both in childhood and in her career, and taking stock of how she shows up in the world as a Black woman, mother, wife, and boss.

In Part 2 of this interview, CNN Digital Producer, Demetrius Pipkin discusses increasing his salary and purchasing a New York apartment while still in his twenties, landing his current position at CNN, getting engaged and relocating during the pandemic, and coping with current events while working as a journalist.

In Part 1 of this interview, CNN Digital Producer, Demetrius Pipkin discusses landing his first job at a Las Vegas television station while still in high school, opting to attend Arizona State University despite already having a foot in the door in his hometown, and transitioning from his role as a production secretary at CBS to Producer and Reporter for Channel One News.

Senior Financial Analyst, blogger, and co-founder of Prauper, William York III discusses relocating to Houston after Hurricane Katrina, balancing fatherhood and college, and building a multifaceted brand outside of his career in the energy sector.

Visionary, culture expert and Lead Creative Strategist at Paper Magazine, Courtney Richardson discusses working with such top brands and personalities as Nike, HBO and Lena Waithe, cashing in her 401K to launch her own business, providing a platform for Black culture both as an employee and entrepreneur, and amplifying the cultural currency of Black and Brown female voices through her company, DO IT FOR THE BRAND.

Salesforce Professional and Project/Product Manager at a well-known audio streaming company, Scott Davis discusses leaving Harlem to pursue his undergraduate studies at the University of Miami, withdrawing from law school after one semester and building a new professional path, and preparing for the life and career he has today before it became a reality.

Hosts of the Faith Grind Inspire Podcast, Jean Alerte and Colbert Saint-Laurent join Delisha and Damarcus to share reflections on 2020 and expectations for the new year.

In part 2 of this interview, Community Builder, Host, and Founder of Family Dinner Foundation, Lawrence Adjah discusses responding to the call to ministry, overcoming heartbreak, and having faith for the provision to walk in his purpose.

Community Builder, Host, and Founder of Family Dinner Foundation, Lawrence Adjah discusses growing up with positive examples of entrepreneurship and human connection, reframing his identity as a result of disappointment and loss, and discovering the call to help others establish and strengthen their most important relationships.

Host Delisha and Producer Damarcus discuss pulling off a successful thanksgiving drive, surviving the grieving process while in social isolation, and looking ahead to 2021.